Quality Assurance Chemist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Chemist               Department: Quality               

Reports To: Corporate Quality Manager           Wages: Salary                          

Job Status: Full Time/Permanent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research and analysis concerning chemistry of foods to improve food quality.
• Conduct research and development of new product lines
• Analyze dairy foods and other products to ensure compliance with food laws and standards of quality and purity.
• Study effects of various methods of processing, preservation, and packaging on composition and properties of foods, such as color, texture, aroma, taste, shelf life, and nutritive content.
• Perform quality control tests in processing, refrigeration, and freezing.
• Work with 3rd party chemical companies to initiate chemical cleaning processes and frequencies on current processes and new processes and establish validation programs for CIP and COP cleaning processes.
• Use principles of chemistry:
  • to validate CIP and COP SOPs. 
  • to estimate chemical usage costs for management
  • Establish safety procedures for those working with chemicals 
• Analyze food safety programs for raw materials in compliance with government regulations.
• Develop and implement internal guidelines for potable water treatment in compliance with State and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
• Conduct tests and analyze samples to implement the daily operation, validation, and verification of the Water Sanitation Programs.
• Research industry standards and the Code of Federal Regulations for food safety controls and implement policies and procedures relating to Current Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze WWTP re-use water treatment
• Analyze WWTP processing conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment 
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency 
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance 
• Exceptional leadership characteristics, communication skills, and ability to interact with management and employees 
• Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and databases in order to interact with customers, suppliers, auditors and technical support groups 
• Demonstrate the Qualified Individuals responsibilities for Preventative Controls 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in Chemistry or a related field.